Julia Landon College Preparatory and Leadership Development School Curriculum Paper 2009-2010 Seventh Grade Algebra I Honors
Ms. Hamlow
Mission Statement: Our mission at the Julia Landon College Preparatory and Leadership Development School is to create college bound students with a deep commitment to public service and a true understanding of their leadership skills within the global community. Course Overview: Algebra I Honors is a course which involves the structure and properties of the systems of real numbers. Problem solving techniques for various types of real world and algebraic problems are developed. Equations, inequalities, graphs, radicals, polynomials, and functions are some of the topics that will be simply yet thoroughly treated. Discussion of a variety of ways to solve problems is strongly encouraged. Successful completion of this course is based on student organization, participation, assignments, assessments and teacher judgment. . (Only seventh grade students may enroll in Algebra I Honors)
Tentative Course Outline Textbook –
College Preparatory Math
CPM Math Algebra I
1st nine weeks
Module 1: Pre-Algebra Review Module 2: Properties of Linear Equations Module 3: Graphing Linear Equations
2nd nine weeks
Module 4: Inequalities Module 5: Systems of Equations & Inequalities
3rd nine weeks
Module 6: Polynomials Module 7: Radical Expressions
4th nine weeks
Module 8: Functions Module 9: Rational expressions
www.cpm.org
Educational Materials: Black 3-ring binder (1.5") Dividers with 5 tabs labeled: 1) Homework/Class work (CW/HW) 2) Tool Kit 3) Notes 4) Test and Quizzes 5) Graph Paper
5 red pens #2 lead pencils Pencil sharpener with holder for shavings Ruler Calculator (basic 4 function)
Notebook paper (loose leaf with 3-ring holes, not from a spiral notebook!) Graph paper (4 squares per inch)-can also print from
[email protected] for free. Student Evaluation: ≈100 points Assignments– 5 points ≈100 points Quizzes– 5 to 30 points each quiz (announced and pop) ≈300-400 pts Tests- 3 to 4 each quarter, 100 points each ≈100 points Projects- 25-50 points each (detailed instruction and rubrics will be given) 50 points Binder- neat, complete and in order 200 points Final Exam- Accumulative for the quarter Grade Point Average (GPA) = Total points earned ÷ Total points possible Any extra credit offered will be offered to the whole class, not individually. Projects accepted late will receive a letter grade reduction per each day. Homework Policy: All assignments must be written neatly and in PENCIL! All problems must be written out and all work must be shown. In other words, when your parents or teachers read your work, they should be able to understand how you came up with the solution to the problem. Students will receive full credit for all problems written out and work shown, even if the problems are wrong. So please do your best at solving each problem! Compass Odyssey and GIZMOS will be assigned and counted as a homework assignment. Complete assignment Incomplete but more than ½ No assignment Using ink No written problem (answers only)
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“Late work” is not accepted. Math skills are building skills therefore it is imperative that assignments are completed and turned in on time. Make-up Work Policy: It is the STUDENTS responsibility to refer to my math blog for work missed when absent. Students are expected to make-up missed assignments and turn them in at the beginning of class on the day they return. Grades will suffer when missed assignments are not completed and submitted. It is THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to talk to teachers and/or classmates about what was missed during an absence. It is a good idea to have the name and telephone number of a trusted classmate to contact about missed assignments when absent. For each day absent, an equal number of days are allowed to complete make-up assignments. If an absence is due to planned travel, parents should notify teachers in writing at least two days prior to the absence to request assignments that will be missed.
In case of illness lasting three or more days, assignments may be requested through the Guidance Office at 346-5650 ext.114. Please allow 24-hours for work to be compiled. Grade Recovery Policy: Students will be assigned Compass Odyssey for grade recovery as outlined in the Duval County Pupil Progression Plan found on the Duval County Public Schools web page. Parent/Teacher Conferences: Please contact guidance at 346-5650 x114. Tutoring: Peer tutoring is encouraged throughout the week in class. In addition, all students will have a 50 minute team time/resource class each day of the week. I will be available during this time if a student needs additional help. If a child needs extended tutoring time, High School students from Stanton and Paxon tutor for Community Service hours. Please call either school for more information. Stanton 630-6760 Paxon 693-7583 Personal tutor: Mrs. Dawkins 226-7567 Grading Scale: Students will be evaluated in accordance with the standard Duval County Public Schools’ grading scale. Quarterly averages are computed using test grades, projects, homework grades and daily performance grades. Letter grades will be assigned based on numeric averages as indicated: 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 below 60
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Progress Reports: In addition to report cards issued at the end of each quarter, students will receive progress reports on September 22 , December 3, February 24, and May 6. Students earning a “D” or “F” on a progress report will be required to return the progress report signed by the parent/guardian within two days. Other Information: Please refer to the Parent and Student Handbook for information on guidance services, attendance, morning tardy policy, dress code and more. Hotmath.com is linked to our CPM book for additional help. www.duvalschools.org/landon is the school website (access to teacher blogs).
[email protected] is my email address. * Please refer to the Julia Landon website for details about Compass Odyssey. I look forward to an exciting new year filled with fun math activities, respect for all and a desire to lead others in a positive direction both academically and behaviorally!